Comparison

TempStop vs Simmer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TempStop

This app allows users to earn rewards and save money on purchases at participating TempStop locations, including gas, store items, Baxters Donuts, and Huddle House Restaurants. Simply show your phone at checkout to redeem offers and access exclusive discounts.

Highlights
  • Earn rewards on purchases
  • Save on gas and store items
  • Redeem offers at checkout
  • Find nearby locations
  • Access special limited-time offers
  • Receive manufacturer discounts
Features
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Earn Rewards at TempStop for savings on Gas,Store purchases, Baxters Donuts, and Huddle House Restaurants owned by TempStop! Simply tap the redeem button and show your phone at purchase to save BIG! Fine nearby TempStop stores, and also receive special limited time offers, new items, manufacturer promotional discounts, and many more only accessible via this easy to use app powered by Rovertown.

About

Simmer

This app simplifies meal planning by generating budget-friendly, one-pan recipes based on household size. It creates smart shopping lists, tracks pantry inventory to prevent duplicate purchases, and offers step-by-step cooking guidance with timers. The app also provides food storage and prep advice to ensure freshness.

Highlights
  • Budget-friendly meal generation
  • Smart pantry tracking
  • Automated shopping lists
  • Storage and prep guidance
  • Step-by-step cooking mode
  • Rolling weekly planning
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Simmer takes the guesswork out of weeknight dinners. Every week, Simmer builds you a set of budget-friendly, one-pan meals based on your household size — then generates a shopping list to match. No more standing in the kitchen wondering what to make, or buying ingredients you already have. WHAT MAKES SIMMER DIFFERENT Smart Pantry Tracking Simmer remembers what you've already bought and automatically checks your shopping list against it — so you're never repurchasing sauces, spices, or staples that are already in your fridge or freezer. Built Around Your Budget See the estimated cost of every meal before you shop. Simmer keeps proteins and ingredients in a consistent, predictable price range so your grocery bill stays on track week to week. Storage & Prep Guidance Simmer tells you exactly how to store what you bought — what goes in the freezer, what stays in the fridge, and when to move things over so your food stays fresh and safe to eat. Step-by-Step Cooking Mode Full-screen, swipeable cooking instructions with built-in timers walk you through each meal, no recipe card squinting required. Rolling Weekly Planning Simmer plans one week at a time and lets you build the next whenever you're ready — no overwhelming month-long meal plan to commit to. Simmer is currently free to use while we're in our public testing period. We'd love your feedback — look for the feedback prompt in the app.

Screenshots

TempStop3 screens
Simmer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simmer at 5.0 against TempStop's 3.0. Simmer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). TempStop's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simmer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TempStop versus Simmer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempStopSimmer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB8 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTempStopbryce allen

Customer experience

TempStop

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Simmer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TempStop

No in-app purchases

None

Simmer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TempStop free?
TempStop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simmer free?
Simmer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TempStop or Simmer?
Simmer is rated higher. TempStop averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Simmer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TempStop or Simmer have ads?
TempStop shows ads; Simmer does not.

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